The role of the principal

The role of the principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students through the strategic deployment of resources provided by the school community and management. A key component of this role is to increase the knowledge base of teachers within their school about student learning and quality teacher practice.

The principal is accountable for the overall leadership, management and development of the school within statewide guidelines and Government policies.

The core accountabilities of principal are:

Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality education program to all students.

Represent the Department in the school and the local community.
Contribute to systemwide activities, including policy and strategic planning and development.

Effectively manage and integrate the resources available to the school.

Appropriately involve staff, students and the community in the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations.

Report to the management on daily basis about the activities carried out and next days planning.

Comply with regulatory and legislative requirements and Department policies and procedures.

Supervision and coordination of the work of supervisors or coordinators;

Allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources for activities or programs;

Supervision of the delivery of teaching programs;

Management of programs to improve the knowledge and experience of teaching staff;

Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers, supervisors or coordinators

Selection, recruitment and assigning duty/ responsibility to newly joined staff members;

Determining the final form of curriculum and its implementation;

Plan, propose and discuss the yearly appraisal / increment of all the staff members with the management.

Development and management of the school code of conduct;

Contribute to the overall management of the school;


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